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Macon
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometres, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Macon is a community of France, capital of the Saone-et-Loire departement, in the Bourgogne region. Macon is located on the Saone River, north of Lyon. In 1999, the population of the city was 34,469 and an area of 27.04 kilometers.
Macon history includes the foundation of ancient Matisco dates back to the 2nd century before Christ. The city immediately became a busy crossroad. Border between the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire from 843 to 1600, Macon prospered thanks to the customs duties that were established. Macon was a Huguenot stronghold in the 16th century. In 1790, Macon became the capital of the departement of Saone-et-Loire and saw the birth of one of its most famous inhabitants Alphonse de Lamartine.
Economically the Macon area produces wines, including Pouilly-Fuisse. The city also has foundries and plants that manufacture motorcycles, electrical equipment and clothing. The town is also a touristy place with its river bank with the Saone River, its old center and notably the Maison de Bois which was built in the 15th century. Macon is an attractive city with natural beauty and historical places, while traveling in France.
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